Real Madrid battled back from behind to beat city neighbours Leganes 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the first free-kick of his career.

This time, however, Ancelotti rested three starters: Valverde, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. In their place, he brought in less regular players, including Guler. The team looked more defensively robust by fielding five midfielders: Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Guler, Bellingham and Brahim. But the reality is that Madrid continued to be vulnerable.

Resting players with one eye on Copa Del Rey play, Real Madrid were able to come back for a 3-2 victory over Leganes on Saturday. After Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring from the spot, the relegation-threatened side fought back to lead at the half,